A321 vs Falcon 2000

The A321 and the Falcon 2000 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Dassault respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 1,050 km/h for the Falcon 2000. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 7,408 km for the Falcon 2000. The Falcon 2000 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 12,000 m for the A321. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 4.2x the Falcon 2000's 18,597 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 675 for the Falcon 2000. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $28M for the Falcon 2000. The A321 first flew 6 years before the Falcon 2000 (1987 vs 1993).

European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines.
Airbus A321 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 27 February 1987
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 2917 units
Average unit price $120 million
French business jet, launched in the late 20th century, extensively used for private and business aviation worldwide.
Dassault Falcon 2000 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 4 March 1993
Year introduced 1995
Number produced 675 units
Average unit price $28 million
Wing area 122.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 34.1 m â—‰
Height 11.8 m â—‰
Length 37.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 871 km/h â—‰
Operational range 5,930 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 42,600 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf â—‰
Wing area 49.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 19.3 m â—‰
Height 7.1 m â—‰
Length 20.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1050 km/h â—‰
Operational range 7,408 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,545 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 18,597 kg â—‰
Empty weight 9,405 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,175 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A321 or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 179 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has a longer range at 7,408 km compared to the A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or Falcon 2000?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Falcon 2000's 18,597 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Falcon 2000?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Falcon 2000's 20.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or Falcon 2000?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Falcon 2000 at $28 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Falcon 2000?
The A321 entered service first in 1994, 1 years before the Falcon 2000 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Falcon 2000?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 675 units of the Falcon 2000.